The main reason for choosing a subject should be that you want to do it and are likely to use it or draw enjoyment from it in later life. Spanish is one of the major romantic languages, the third most widely spoken in the world after English, rich in literature and poetry. Queen's Gate offers the advantage of individual attention, with plenty of oral practice and an interesting course. The A Level rewards Spanish language skills and knowledge through student focused assessment. As well as an appealing content, it offers the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of other Spanish speaking cultures. Its aim is to prepare girls to become well-informed and effective communicators.
For your A Level Spanish course you are expected to gain some general knowledge of contemporary society in Spain. This requires extensive reading of authentic material on your part: magazines, newspapers, books, novels. Furthermore, to attain the coveted top grades, you will have to develop your linguistic skills to a certain degree of sophistication and refinement. It is therefore essential that you are able to work independently and organise your study well. To add an extra dimension you will be asked to view a range of contemporary Spanish and Latin American films. In addition, you will have a number of essays to write as well as weekly oral presentations to do. These will be based on topics and issues discussed during lessons. You will have to carry out your own research for these, although appropriate materials may be provided from the department to help you to that end. I am sure you will enjoy working in a small group.
The new linear A Level course in Spanish (Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Spanish) consists of two externally-examined papers assessing listening, reading and writing and a non-examined speaking assessment. Students complete their speaking assessment in April/May and all other assessments in May/June in any single year. The course is structured around four engaging Themes La evolution de la sociedad española; La cultura política y artística en el mundo hispanohablante; La inmigración y la sociedad multicultural española and La dictadura franquista y la transición a la democracia. These four Themes are studied alongside two works chosen from a prescribed list (either two literary texts or one literary text and one film) assessed through two externally-examined papers and one non-exam assessment (speaking). The course will enable the students to develop an advanced level knowledge and understanding of the Spanish language, the culture of Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries, as well as practical and valuable language and transferable study skills. Paper 1: Listening, reading and translation Written examination: 2 hours 40% of the qualification (80 marks) The examination is made up of: • Section A: Listening (30 marks) • Section B: Reading (30 marks) • Section C: Translation into English (20 marks) Paper 2: Written response to works and translation Written examination: 2 hours and 40 minutes 30% of the qualification (120 marks) • Section A: Translation (20 marks) • Section B: Written response to works (literary texts) (50 marks) Students must write an extended response on either one or two of the literary texts • Section C: Written response to works (films) (50 marks) Students who answer only one question from a literary text in Section B must write an extended response on one of the films listed. Paper 3: Speaking Total assessment time: between 21 and 23 minutes (including 5 min preparation time) 30% of the qualification (72 marks) Students need to complete two tasks: • Task 1 (30 marks): discussion on a Theme from the specification based on a stimulus containing two different statements. • Task 2 (42 marks). Task 2, Part 1: is an independent research presentation. Students present a summary of at least two of the written sources they have used for their research and give a personal response to what they have read • Task 2, Part 2: is a discussion on independent research. Students answer questions on their presentation and then have a wider discussion on their research.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £25,326 |
| Address | 133 Queen's Gate, Kensington, London, SW7 5LE |
The main reason for choosing a subject should be that you want to do it and are likely to use it or draw enjoyment from it in later life. Spanish is one of the major romantic languages, the third most widely spoken in the world after English, rich in literature and poetry. Queen's Gate offers the advantage of individual attention, with plenty of oral practice and an interesting course. The A Level rewards Spanish language skills and knowledge through student focused assessment. As well as an appealing content, it offers the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of other Spanish speaking cultures. Its aim is to prepare girls to become well-informed and effective communicators.
For your A Level Spanish course you are expected to gain some general knowledge of contemporary society in Spain. This requires extensive reading of authentic material on your part: magazines, newspapers, books, novels. Furthermore, to attain the coveted top grades, you will have to develop your linguistic skills to a certain degree of sophistication and refinement. It is therefore essential that you are able to work independently and organise your study well. To add an extra dimension you will be asked to view a range of contemporary Spanish and Latin American films. In addition, you will have a number of essays to write as well as weekly oral presentations to do. These will be based on topics and issues discussed during lessons. You will have to carry out your own research for these, although appropriate materials may be provided from the department to help you to that end. I am sure you will enjoy working in a small group.
The new linear A Level course in Spanish (Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Spanish) consists of two externally-examined papers assessing listening, reading and writing and a non-examined speaking assessment. Students complete their speaking assessment in April/May and all other assessments in May/June in any single year. The course is structured around four engaging Themes La evolution de la sociedad española; La cultura política y artística en el mundo hispanohablante; La inmigración y la sociedad multicultural española and La dictadura franquista y la transición a la democracia. These four Themes are studied alongside two works chosen from a prescribed list (either two literary texts or one literary text and one film) assessed through two externally-examined papers and one non-exam assessment (speaking). The course will enable the students to develop an advanced level knowledge and understanding of the Spanish language, the culture of Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries, as well as practical and valuable language and transferable study skills. Paper 1: Listening, reading and translation Written examination: 2 hours 40% of the qualification (80 marks) The examination is made up of: • Section A: Listening (30 marks) • Section B: Reading (30 marks) • Section C: Translation into English (20 marks) Paper 2: Written response to works and translation Written examination: 2 hours and 40 minutes 30% of the qualification (120 marks) • Section A: Translation (20 marks) • Section B: Written response to works (literary texts) (50 marks) Students must write an extended response on either one or two of the literary texts • Section C: Written response to works (films) (50 marks) Students who answer only one question from a literary text in Section B must write an extended response on one of the films listed. Paper 3: Speaking Total assessment time: between 21 and 23 minutes (including 5 min preparation time) 30% of the qualification (72 marks) Students need to complete two tasks: • Task 1 (30 marks): discussion on a Theme from the specification based on a stimulus containing two different statements. • Task 2 (42 marks). Task 2, Part 1: is an independent research presentation. Students present a summary of at least two of the written sources they have used for their research and give a personal response to what they have read • Task 2, Part 2: is a discussion on independent research. Students answer questions on their presentation and then have a wider discussion on their research.
